Need an itinerary...??

[kirst_al UK]

Edit - please get in touch if you require an itinerary :d:

kirsty1704@hotmail.com

:wavey:

[tootsie]

I'd love an itinerary, we have never been before and I have no idea of where to begin. We're not going until next year, 2nd July. There'll be me, age 39, and my son aged 16 and my 14 year old daughter. I think we'll have a day at Discovery Cove, but as to the rest, I haven't a clue.

[AmandaB]

I would love help with an Itinerary:). We have never been before, won't be going for the big rides due to health conditions. There are 5 of us(2 adults, 3 kids aged 12,10,8). Spending at least 1 day at seaworld and hoping to get to the beach 1 day and possibly somewhere like silver springs if we can.
We are going April 6th (2.45pm land) to 19th(7.??pm leave) April next year. Any help would be much appreciated as I keep going around in circles.:confused2

thanks

Amanda

:wave::wave:

[maccas4]

I love some help and advice too please:grin: Its our first time to Disney there will be me Jo (39 going for my 40th b'day):cocktail: my DH (also going for his 40th) :cake:my DD age 9 :dbb2:(princess and HSM mad) and my DS age 7 :cool:(pirates, power rangers and spiderman mad) we are going on 22May for 2wks staying at the LBV rsort village & Spa. Would like to fir in a balloon flt and open to suggestions for anything else:d:

[maccas4]

Would like to do the Pirates and princess party too:spin:

Thanks

Jo

[steve.m]

Hi, would love some advice
We are a family of 4 (two adults late thirties + 2 kids aged 15 and 9)We have never been to the USA before, we are going to Orlando last week in August for 2 weeks, we have booked flights, a villa, and a car. I now need to plan what to do, we want to visit the main parks and also want to swim with Dolphins and the new Aquatica. We all love the rides, especially the big ones!!
Also we wouldn't mind going to one or two themed dinner evenings.
Your help would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Steve

[kirst_al UK]

Hi to everyone...jeez i haven't been on here for a few days and i've already got a fair few requests :grin:

Ok first things first....unfortunately for many of you at present i'm unable to put you an itinerary together...i would and i will do nearer the time its no problem at all its just the way i do it it would be impossible for me to put something together for those who depart February 09 onwards purely because disney and the rest of the parks haven't yet released their park opening hours :(

I couldn't even begin to put you one together without the park times...in my opinion its the most important part to ensure you get the most out of your holiday by taking into account any special events, extra magic hours etc etc. Come a few months down the line then i'd be more than happy to help you guys but at this moment in time its just not practical.

What i will advise anyone who is holidaying AFTER January 09 is just keep your eyes peeled on thedibb and other disney/travel forums & websites and keep taking notes of what exactly you and the family want to do and see - it will help you a great deal come release of the park times....you might find one or two parks aren't your 'cup of tea' therefore you can scrap that before you or I even begin... I can't even do mine yet as we don't go while 2 may 09 :cry:

I am sorry to get everyones hopes up but here's just a few tips to get your going...!!

tootsie - we've spoken already...for anyone else interested i advised tootsie to head to Discovery Cove (DC) on July 4 next year purely due to the fact its independence day and the theme parks will be chocker block...DC only let in a limited number of people a day so it will never get full :wavey:

amandaB - you do right in thinking about the rides that might be a risk to you/your family now before you get into the parks...many people get in and then take note of what they can and cannot ride resulting in a possible wasted day that could've been spent elsewhere...can i advise you check out, if you haven't already of course, http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/parkOverview?id=ThemeParkOverviewPage and take note of what rides you would like to/can ride - that way you can distingish what parks you want to visit and avoid. Can I also comment on what I think in your position would be the best ticket option...one with a park hopper option - that way if you've done all you want to do in one park by say mid afternoon theres nothing stopping you 'hopping' (not literally mind :d:!) over to another park to spend the evening/next few hours...
Also Amanda easter next year is April 12th so you will probably find during your second week the crowds are a little larger than the week before so it would be better if you got all the parks done & dusted in the first and chilled more in the second... :wavey:

maccas4 - ahh birthdays....fabulous !! Theres sooo much to do in orlando to celebrate special occasions...i got enagaged last year whilst watching wishes and it was just amazing - my boyfriend also treat me to front row seats at la nouba - disneys cirque du soleil show - it was fantasic... I think that the ages of your children would mean they'd love it too...check out http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/moreMagic/moreMagicLanding?id=DTDCirqueDuSoleiLandingPage or youtube for videos - the tickets can be expensive but i've heard theres not a bad seat in the house so even if you did opt for the 'cheap seats' i'm sure you won't be dissapointed. Also what do you think about doing a helicopter ride, you can get one over just about everywhere - international drive/seaworld/universal and disneyworld...because of where you're staying i'd recommend http://www.orlandohelitours.com/. Just like i've advised amanda i too would advise you to concerntrate more on the parks in the first week and do your planned stuff in the second such as your balloon/helicopter ride etc due to the fact on the 25 May 09 its memorial day and will be busier than the first :wavey:

steve.m - now you steve i can help (i think - it is this august you are going isn't it :erm:!?) all i need it where you are staying and what date you fly in/out? can i also ask whether or not you've got the dolphin swim (i presume at DC) booked yet its just it gets booked up pretty quickly so i would book asap... :wavey:

Hope this helps you all in someway....sorry i couldn't be of further help but you know where i am come 6 months prior to your return flight....do keep i touch and let me know how you all get on with bits and bobs...

Happy planning....

:wavey:

[ade1esarah]

Oooh I'd love some help with ours, please! We're going next month, 26th August til 9th September. It's our first time out there, and we're going with our two year old twin daughters. We were planning on a few lazy mornings/afternoons by the pool and visiting the Florida Mall one day (though still not sure how we're going to get there as I want to come back via a Walmart!) We're staying in ASmovies, so apart from the trip out to the mall, we're not really planning on leaving Disney. So I'd appreciate any pointers, thank you!

[steve.m]

Thank you, we fly into Orlando international on Sunday 24th August and fly out 7th September. We are renting a villa in Davenport. We haven't booked the dolphin swim yet, but was planning to book it this weekend, wasn't sure whether to book for the first week or second? also should we book the ultimate ticket?
Cheers
Steve

[misheemoo]

any help would be appreciated for my family kirst al if u can manage to squeeze us in, we are also going this august thursday the 28th, arriving at sanford at 2.30pm-going onto econolodge international drive, leaving thursday 11th sept roughly 1.30pm, have bought disneys 14 day and universal 14 day flexi ticket. all we know is we want to do every park, and of course a bit of shopping, unfortunately i dont drive,so it will be other means of transport!... our ages are myself 37, dbf 35, dd 19, dd 16, and ds 15, many thanks if anybody can give us any help with this especially around the start of our holiday (friday 29th,sat,sun and mon 1st sept) its labour day weekend and have been told it will be extremely busier than usual x

[maccas4]

:grin:thanks for the tips! Will keep watching the Dibb for more info and sort out nearer the time:wavey:

[bryantracey]

Hi KIrst, we are visiting florida on the 24th Aug 08 for 3 weeks, with 5 in our party being 39,34,15,12,6, staying at ridgewood lakes and have a rent-a-car..we have the dolphin swim on 01/09 but we are unsure which other parks to visit with different friends telling us various things....what parks are best to get to early or best at night...is it worth visiting 2 different parks on the same day and are there any hidden gems that we might have missed...we have yet to book any flexi tickets or disney tickets and would like a day or two in between to relax.....any ideas ????

[ClaireandJules]

HELP!!! we are going back to wdw after 10 years ans would really like your help. we have a first timer with us aswell so want to give him the best experience :wave::mike:

[steve.m]

Hiya, it's Steve.m again, thought I update you, I have just booked swim with dolphins at DC for 28th August,

[rian217]

:wavey: Hello. Can I be cheeky and ask for some help too please? We are taking our 11 year old grandson on 11th October for 2 weeks. It's our first visit, so been doing lots of reading on this wonderful site. Staying in Sheraton Vistana Villages on IDrive. Must do's are Disneys obviously, and Seaworld, and Kennedy Space Centre. Possibly also Universal and Gatorland if time allows. A couple of relaxation/shopping days will be needed I'd imagine as well. DH would also like to see 'gators but not sure where is best for that. Any help appreciated. :)

[kirst_al UK]

HELP!!! we are going back to wdw after 10 years ans would really like your help. we have a first timer with us aswell so want to give him the best experience :wave::mike:

No problem...just a few Q's...where abouts are you staying, are you interested in doing EVERYTHING, do you have children to cater for, what are their ages, are you hiring a car and how long are you going for?

Hiya, it's Steve.m again, thought I update you, I have just booked swim with dolphins at DC for 28th August,

Nice one steve, sorry i didn't get back to you before now - i'd recommend the ultimate ticket to everyone going for at least two weeks - you can come and go as you please meaning you needn't be restricted to one park per day as you are with others.

I'm on with all your itineraries taking note of each and everyones departure day....

Don't worry if its a week or so before i ask for your email address to send it to....these things take time....i asure you i won't have forgotten :d:

:wavey:

[Sue]

Thank you, we fly into Orlando international on Sunday 24th August
Cheers
Steve

Hi KIrst, we are visiting florida on the 24th Aug 08 for 3 weeks,

Are either of you two flying Virgin from Manchester?
If so, see you at the airport:wavey:

[steve.m]

Hi Sue,
We are flying from Manchester but not with Virgin, we are with AA
Steve:spin:

[Sue]

Hi Sue,
We are flying from Manchester but not with Virgin, we are with AA
Steve:spin:

Ooo may see you there anyway - happy holiday:thumbs-up

[ClaireandJules]

sorry it took me so long to reply, we are staying on international drive, we are hiring a car, no kids just 4 adults any help would be great!!!:)

[Emma B]

Hi we are off for our first time in 18 days, 6 adults, 3 kids 4, 8, & 12. We have ( or should I say I have) planned a day by day plan for us. Does it need to be more specfic than that ie which rides are where. I dont want to be regimented but want to make the best of our time. Have a few ADRs sorted.

Secondly havent got seaworld tickets yet, just WDW and Universal. Do they ever have offers on seaworld tickets over there, or should i get them upfront?
Thanks

[kirst_al UK]

sorry it took me so long to reply, we are staying on international drive, we are hiring a car, no kids just 4 adults any help would be great!!!:)

Okey dokes...just one more Q...how long are you going for and what date/time do you get there/leave?

Hi we are off for our first time in 18 days, 6 adults, 3 kids 4, 8, & 12. We have ( or should I say I have) planned a day by day plan for us. Does it need to be more specfic than that ie which rides are where. I dont want to be regimented but want to make the best of our time. Have a few ADRs sorted.

Secondly havent got seaworld tickets yet, just WDW and Universal. Do they ever have offers on seaworld tickets over there, or should i get them upfront?
Thanks

i personally wouldn't plan an itinerary to such specification i.e with which rides to visit and when purely because i can't say what you like and don't like :confused: .... so if i was you then i would probably check out the various park maps and at least get an idea of whats where and plan what ride you want to visit first for example because of the ages of your children when visiting magic kingdom i'd say head straight to pirates of the caribbean and buzz lightyear... the queues for these can get quite long as the day goes on...

I've never left it until getting there to buy any tickets because when you look at the gate price they seem alot (especially if you plan to go more than once)....

However....just to give you an idea on the seaworld website they're doing an adult for the price of a child @ $59.95pp (say £32pp) saving $10 on what looks like the gate price (1 park), or a 2 park (seaworld + aquatica) on the same basis for $84.95pp (say £47pp)...which i think is a good deal..

Hope this helps....

:wavey:

[sjnolloth]

Hi Kirst,
Would it be possible for you to do me an itinery for our upcoming florida holiday?

We Fly on the 1st november til the 15th.

We are staying at Regal Palms villas.
2 adults and 2 kids= 11 & 14
So far i have booked:
Dolphin swim on the 10th,but this ticket also includes Busch Gardens,Seaworld and Aquatica.
Universal studios 2 parks(7 days ticket).
Disney 7 day ultimate.

ALso want to do a Shooting range,Shopping and Gatorland.
Anymore info required?

Many thanks
steve

[chlobo29]

Hi Kirst,
I would also like help with an itinerary. 3 adults and 2 kids age 15 and 9, we are staying at the Wynnfield Inn with a car we arrive Christmas day and depart 8th Jan we also want 2-3 days for shopping, and we are getting our teeth wightened (sp) on 1 day so this coud be a shopping day, and also a BBB makeover. We usually get the Disney tickets, Universal and IOA and Seaworld. I have never done an itinerary before so your help is appreciated. :thumbs-up:thumbs-up

Thanks in advance

Kay x

[kirst_al UK]

Hi guys...just thought i'd update you...i'm doing everyones in departure date order so no squabbling :d:...

On with ade1esarah & steve.m's itinerary as we speak...both just about done.

Will be on with one that someones emailed me about and then...

Hi KIrst, we are visiting florida on the 24th Aug 08 for 3 weeks, with 5 in our party being 39,34,15,12,6, staying at ridgewood lakes and have a rent-a-car..we have the dolphin swim on 01/09 but we are unsure which other parks to visit with different friends telling us various things....what parks are best to get to early or best at night...is it worth visiting 2 different parks on the same day and are there any hidden gems that we might have missed...we have yet to book any flexi tickets or disney tickets and would like a day or two in between to relax.....any ideas ????

bryantracey...

any help would be appreciated for my family kirst al if u can manage to squeeze us in, we are also going this august thursday the 28th, arriving at sanford at 2.30pm-going onto econolodge international drive, leaving thursday 11th sept roughly 1.30pm, have bought disneys 14 day and universal 14 day flexi ticket. all we know is we want to do every park, and of course a bit of shopping, unfortunately i dont drive,so it will be other means of transport!... our ages are myself 37, dbf 35, dd 19, dd 16, and ds 15, many thanks if anybody can give us any help with this especially around the start of our holiday (friday 29th,sat,sun and mon 1st sept) its labour day weekend and have been told it will be extremely busier than usual x

misheemoo - and yours after bryantracey's....yours two will probably be quite easy as your dates overlap...

Hope you are all well :wavey:

[steve.m]

Hi Kirst, excellent, can't wait to see it.
Thanks again
Steve

[rian217]

:wavey: Hello. Can I be cheeky and ask for some help too please? We are taking our 11 year old grandson on 11th October for 2 weeks. It's our first visit, so been doing lots of reading on this wonderful site. Staying in Sheraton Vistana Villages on IDrive. Must do's are Disneys obviously, and Seaworld, and Kennedy Space Centre. Possibly also Universal and Gatorland if time allows. A couple of relaxation/shopping days will be needed I'd imagine as well. DH would also like to see 'gators but not sure where is best for that. Any help appreciated. :)

:wavey: Kirst_al UK - Can you do me too please when you have time? Not going until Oct so plenty of time.

[Hazel]

Hi

I would appreciate some advice and guidance on an itinerary that I've put together, posted but unfotunately got no replies on - a bit worried now that it might be no good.

The itinerary is within the Itinerary's forum, called Itinerary for Sept 2008, posted by Hazel on the 19th July.

It's our first time, there's me , DH and DS who's 3.

Got a 10 day water park ticket and we are hiring a car.

Thanks for any help you can give

Hazel :wavey:

[misheemoo]

thank you kirsty for your effort your time and your patience in putting an itinerary together for myself and family, many thanks michelle x

[sjnolloth]

Hi Kirst,

Any update on my itinery??

[foxy1068]

Hi, Would love some help on a itinerary, 1st time 2 florida, 2 adults, 3 kids (10,9,1) staying for 14nights hav 14 ultimate tickets & orlando flexitickets, dont want to go 2 busch gardens tho but any time would be appreicated. leaving on 30th August so only 6 days 2 go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kirst_al UK]

Hi Kirst,

Any update on my itinery??

I haven't forgotten about you sjnolloth don't worry :d:...i'm not only getting requests on this thread...folk are PM-ing me too :grin: !!

As you can see i've had a few requests and i'm doing them in date order - obviously foxy for one is going next week so i'll be on with his/hers now...

Hi, Would love some help on a itinerary, 1st time 2 florida, 2 adults, 3 kids (10,9,1) staying for 14nights hav 14 ultimate tickets & orlando flexitickets, dont want to go 2 busch gardens tho but any time would be appreicated. leaving on 30th August so only 6 days 2 go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow.....6 days - well i'm not going to be able to do it the way i've done others but i will try my best...keep on eye on your PM box....

Foxy - do you have anything planned at all i.e la nouba/blue man group tickets, dinner reservations etc - where abouts are you staying and do you have a car?

EDIT - Foxy - just read your previous posts staying @ the staybridge and aren't hiring a car... got it !!

[foxy1068]

Nothing planned at all

[sjnolloth]

Thanks Kirst,
Thought you'd forgotten me.
I look forward to seeing it.
steve

[kimmy]

Hi Kirst,would love it if you could help me with itinerary.Its just we normaly just ,wake up and say where shall we go,depending on what time we v got up( LAZY SON).This time we have my eldest sons friend with us,who has nt been since he was little.So I want to get it right.Theres me and hubby ,getting on a bit now but young at heart my 2 sons 19,and 25 and his friend 24.Now my eldest and his friend are going to Miami the 14th nov for the weekend so we thought we d go to DC sat 15th nov.Ticket wise we have 7day 2 park universal,14 day disney ultimate and if we do DC will get the ultimate with seaworld and busch G and Aquatica.Not surewhen to start the universal ,disney tickets ,if you know what I mean.They d like to see the wrestling if theres any on at universal.Oh we go 5thNov till the 22nd staying on Int drive,no car.I m sure Iv gone on a bit ,but if you could help ,I d appreciate it.It would be nice to be organised for a change.THANKS KIMMY.......

[kate1967]

Hiya Kirst_al,
I've sent you an email/pm but not sure if it sent or not..
We are going to Orlando next month (Sept 21st) and I could really do with some help if you are not too over-loaded
Kate
xxx

[foxy1068]

Would just like 2 say thank you sooooo much for all the time & effort u hav put into my itinerary. Its our first time 2 florida & we were very apprehensive until i saw yr message asking if anyone needed an itinerary but you have took all the doubts away & we all know now wot we are doing, ha ha. Cant wait eeeeeeee just 3 days 2 go !!!!!!!!

[Kelly1977]

Oooh Chick, I would love you to help me, Thats if your not too busy, I understand if you are.. :spin:


We are 1st Timers & we arrive in Orlando about 6.30pm on October 11th, Will Probably only have time to unpack & something to eat.

We are staying In Quality Inn International on I.Drive.

The Tickets I have bought are ..........

Disney Unlimited 14 day Passes,
Universal Orlando 14 day Passes,
Discovery Cove Ultimate Tickets (Seaworld, Busch & Aquatica)
We have booked DC for my Birthday (Mon 13th Oct) :spin:
Halloween Horror Night Frequent Fear Passes

I wanna go shopping in the Malls (Wherever the best ones are)
And go to some nice places to eat..
Also There is a few things on International drive I wanna visit such as Wonderworks & Ripleys Believe it or Not.

Huge Thanks..

xx

[kirst_al UK]

No probs...

Leave it all with me - i really ought to be charging for these you know :d:...especially due to the fact my partners just told me we might not be able to go to Orlando next year :cry: (i'm working on him !) !!!

Kelly - are you hiring a car?

[Kelly1977]

No probs...

Leave it all with me - i really ought to be charging for these you know :d:...especially due to the fact my partners just told me we might not be able to go to Orlando next year :cry: (i'm working on him !) !!!

Kelly - are you hiring a car?

No hun, we not hiring a car.. x

[kirst_al UK]

KIMMY - i've PM'd you..

[rian217]

:wavey: Hello. Can I be cheeky and ask for some help too please? We are taking our 11 year old grandson on 11th October for 2 weeks. It's our first visit, so been doing lots of reading on this wonderful site. Staying in Sheraton Vistana Villages on IDrive. Must do's are Disneys obviously, and Seaworld, and Kennedy Space Centre. Possibly also Universal and Gatorland if time allows. A couple of relaxation/shopping days will be needed I'd imagine as well. DH would also like to see 'gators but not sure where is best for that. Any help appreciated. :)

Hi Kirst_al :wave:
If you have any suggestions for us, I'd be very grateful. To add to above, I now know we are going to Clearwater on 16th Oct and will have an overnight stay. Also Kissimmee for the motorcycle parade which I think is on a Thursday or Friday. Getting excited now! :spin:

[highlander]

Hi
We are going to orlando for the first time this year with a family of four plus Grandad & Granny.
Kids are 6 & 9 and we have already booked tickets:
Disney 21 day ultimate
Flex Plus
Disney 7 day premium (for grandad & granny)
Kennedy Space Centre (for everyone)
I have made up this itinerary and would be extremely grateful if you would give me your opinion on it and asuggest any changes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
Sun 05/10/08 Travel Travel Travel
Mon 06/10/08 Travel Travel Villa-Settling In
Tues 07/10/08 Disney M/K Disney M/K Eat out
Wed 08/10/08 Disney M/K Disney M/K M/K Fireworks
Thurs 09/10/08 Rest Day Blizzard Beach Downtown Disney
Frid 10/10/08 Disney A/K Disney A/K Car Parade
Sat 11/10/08 Disney MGM Disney MGM Disney MGM

Sun 12/10/08 Rest Day Typhoon Lagoon Eat out
Mon 13/10/08 Disney Epcot Disney Epcot Epcot Fireworks
Tues 14/10/08 Universal Universal Eat in
Wed 15/10/08 Rest Day Wet N Wild Downtown Disney
Thurs 16/10/08 Kennedy S/C Kennedy S/C Eat out
Fri 17/10/08 Disney Epcot Disney Epcot Eat out
Sat 18/10/08 Rest Day Kids Choice Car Parade

Sun 19/10/08 Sea World Sea World Eat in
Mon 20/10/08 Busch Gardens Busch Gardens Universal C/W
Tues 21/10/08 Rest Day Kids Choice Eat out
Wed 22/10/08 Universal Universal Kids Choice
Thurs 23/10/08 I.O.A I.O.A Eat in
Fri 24/10/08 Aquatica Gatorland Downtown Disney
Sat 25/10/08 Wonder Works Ripleys Eat out

Sun 26/10/08 Kids Choice Kids Choice Epcot Fireworks
Mon 27/10/08 Rest Day Rest Day Travel
Tues 28/10/08 Travel Travel Travel

Thanks:grin:

PS can supply this on a spreadsheet if reqd

[donrobo]

Get in touch...i am more than happy to help... :wavey: !!

EDIT - thought i'd add onto this a little....

Just a few things i need to know before i start your itinerary...who, what, where and how....?

1. Who's going?
2. What tickets do you plan to buy/have already bought?
3. Where are you staying?
4. How do you plan to get around, car, public transport etc and how long are you going for?

If you already have an itinerary you want me to look over then do let me know...it will save me starting from scratch if you already have something in the pipeline....

Please be patient and bare with me - i am doing them in date order so no squabbling :d:...

:wavey:

2 adults and 3 kids aged 10,7,and 3
wanting 14 day ultimate and want universal and islands of adventure (2 week pass).staying on windsor hills and have hired a car. fly on 10 jan and fly home on 24 jan 2009.
booked bibbity bobbity boutique for tue 13 th at 10.20, hollwood and vine 14:35 on thur 15 th and achershaus in epcot for breakfast 8:45 on mon 19th

[highlander]

Hi Kirst

Here is my itinerary up for our first trip to Orlando and would really appreciate your advice on it.
We are a family of 4 with kids 6 & 9. Grandad 7 granny are coming as well.
Have Flexticket plus, Disney 21 day ultimate and Kennedy tickets. Granny and grandad have 7 day Disney premium as they don't fancy doing all the parks!

Monday 06/10/2008 Travel and settling into villa
Tuesday 07/10/2008 Disney Magic Kingdom
Wednesday 08/10/2008 Disney M/K & fireworks
Thursday 09/10/2008 Rest Day & Blizzard Beach
Friday 10/10/2008 Disney Animal Kingdom
Saturday 11/10/2008 Disney MGM Studios


Sunday 12/10/2008 Rest Day & Typhoon Lagoon
Monday 13/10/2008 Disney Epcot & Fireworks
Tuesday 14/10/2008 Universal Studios
Wednesday 15/10/2008 Rest Day & Wet n Wild
Thursday 16/10/2008 Kennedy Space Centre
Friday 17/10/2008 Disney Epcot
Saturday 18/10/2008 Rest Day & Kids Choice


Sunday 19/10/2008 Sea World
Monday 20/10/2008 Busch Gardens
Tuesday 21/10/2008 Rest Day & Kids Choice
Wednesday 22/10/2008 Universal Studios
Thursday 23/10/2008 Islands Of Adventure
Friday 24/10/2008 Aquatica & Gatorland
Saturday 25/10/2008 Wonder Works & Ripleys


Sunday 26/10/2008 Kids Choice
Monday 27/10/2008 Rest Day & Travel


Thanks in advance for your help:wavey:

[tracyandluke]

FAO Kirst al Uk - i would LOVE some help with an itinary if you have any spare time please

I have been to WDW once before - when i was 16 - 9 years ago! that was also before i had my son, now 18 months so will be a different type of holiday this time!

We are flying out from Manchester to Orlando on 1st October for a 2 week holiday. We are spending the first week in a villa in Tuscan Hills (no idea what the place is like?!) then the second week on the Gulf Coast for a (hopefully) relaxing holiday.

So i just need help with the first week in resort if at all possible (unless you know anything about Clearwater beach and advise on that).

There's me, dp and our son, plus the inlaws and dps bro and his g/f going (so hopefully some babysitters on tap!), and we are hiring a car (or 2) between all of us, so getting around isnt a problem.

I've done a bit of research myself and have decided i definately want us to visit: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, either Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon (unsure which will be best!? or is there another one more suitable for a toddler?) and Seaworld.

I was looking at the character breakfast/dinner but from things ive heard my son might be too young for this?
And i was quite liking the idea of Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween party, but again didnt know if this would be suitable?

would appreciate any help at all you can give me, as it feels like a minefield and my head is buzzing with all things Disney at the mo. Im desperate to make this a magical holiday for all concerned.

p.s havent bought any tickets as yet, as we werent sure which to get and if they were cheaper when you get there?! also, not sure what to do about places like Universal etc. as these seem a bit too 'grown up' for our son.

Thank you very much xx

[rach_007uk]

Hi there were going to orlando on the 5th sept 08 for 2 weeks 6 adults and 1 infant staying in villa on 192 near walmart will have 2 cars for duration .Tickets we have got are 7 day disney, 14 day seaworld and aquatica and 7 day universal.
Any ideas for us best times to go to parks places to eat , character breakfats a must.


Any advice and help appreciated.



Thanks The Cope Clan

[Aged_P]

This must be keeping you soooooooo busy!

Myself (Gus), DW, DS (9) & DD (7) arrive at MCO on 11th Oct at 18:00 :grin:.
Sadly, we have a flight home on the 25th at 21:00 :(.

This will be our first visit. We have already bought 14 day Ultimate tickets for Disney, and 14 day 3 park tickets for Seaworld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens. We're not planning going to Universal on this trip.

We have a Villa in Calabay Parc, and have a Hertz hire car.

We were hoping to have a few water park days as the kids love swimming, and one trip down to Busch Gardens. We also want to see as many of the firework shows as possible.

Thanks for helping everyone out with this. :thumb:

Thanks again.
Gus

[walt4it]

would love your ideas for itinerary off to Disney for Christmas with 2 children age 5 and 2 for 14 days - staying at tuscan hills and renting car for duration. would appreciate your efforts though I think you could make a few dollars for this!

[kirst_al UK]

would love your ideas for itinerary off to Disney for Christmas with 2 children age 5 and 2 for 14 days - staying at tuscan hills and renting car for duration. would appreciate your efforts though I think you could make a few dollars for this!

I agree....:d:.... but to be honest i really do love doing them !!!

....leave everything with me everyone...

[laurie28]

hi

i really could do with some help i just dont know where to start,it our first time in florida we are 4 adults, 4kids 13,12,9,2 staying in port orleans,going 28th september-12october,we have a car and plan 2 buy 14 day disney,3day universal,seaworld. please could you help me.

thank you.

[kirst_al UK]

hi

i really could do with some help i just dont know where to start,it our first time in florida we are 4 adults, 4kids 13,12,9,2 staying in port orleans,going 28th september-12october,we have a car and plan 2 buy 14 day disney,3day universal,seaworld. please could you help me.

thank you.

Yes no problem....laurie are you hiring a car?

:wavey:

[laurie28]

thank you for replying and yes we are hiring a car (minibus).

[princesswawa]

Hi Kirst_al uk,

Just spotted this thread an wondered if you help us please. I know it's short notice but at the moment we're all in a muddle as to when to fit things in. We're flying from Manchester on the 18th Sept 08 13:30, staying at the Best Western Lakeside for fourteen days and have the Flexticket plus. Me & the kids 14 & 9 have never been before though hubby has been once years ago. We will have a car over there.

We'd like to do Aquatica on our first day (boys decided this would be this first park) and on the 23rd we celebrate our 3rd Anniversay. Would you be able to recommend something for that? Possibly air boat tour and a meal in a nice restraunt that will cater for the kids too. We wouldn't mind going away for a couple of days to Silver Springs either we thought about the 2nd Sat - the Monday (hopefully missing a bit of the crowds) .

Just realised I've put a fair bit in for you to work around sorry:blush: Any help or suggestions would be appreciated and I know it's short notice so understand if you're too busy.

Thankyou:

[CazF]

Hi Kirsty

If you have time I'd love some help with an itiniary, I've tried to do one myself but we seem to have too much to cram into our time there. :blush:

Me (33) and DH (35) will be going on our first trip 6th October, staying at the Fairfield Inn Marriott Village for 12 nights then we're off to Sarasota for a couple of nights. We've got a hire car for the whole holiday.

We're not big coaster fans - we did DLP and enjoyed Big Thunder, Space Mountain etc but found Aerosmith a bit much. We've got the 6 day MYW non hopper Disney tickets and a 3 day Universal hopper ticket (we don't have to use all the days). We would also like to fit in a balloon ride, a visit to one of the springs and some shopping! For the evenings we've planned to do Basketball on 8th, Oktoberfest on 10th and Kissimmee for the cars on 11th. We're not going to do seaworld, Busch or KSC - we'll save them for next time (fingers crossed)!!

Many thanks
Caz

[Shortcake]

Please could you do mine aswell x
There are 2 adults 2 kids ages 14 and 11
We have a 7 days disney ticket
And a 14 Flexi ticket where not doing Busch Gardens or Discovery Cove
First time in Florida and i havent got a clue what to do
Thanks x

Sorry forgot to say where staying at Quality International on i-drive and we dont have a car
We go 22nd Sept next year:cry:

[MikeH23]

Only just seen this thread & would love some help as this is our first trip & not really sure where to start.
There are 3 off us - 2 Adults & 1 16 year old
We are hiring a car & staying at Windsor Hills
We have got 14 Day Disney tickets & 14 day Flex Ticket Plus
My Wife wants to go to MK on the first day and would like to go to Busch Gardens as she loves Griaffes & would love to feed them.

Hope you can help

Thank Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

:wave:

[babybear]

hi there, please may i have an itinerary for our hols.

Need help planning our hols, Weve booked up for 25 june 09 for 14 nights staying at the Enclave suites on int drive. Four of us me, hubby, DD 5 and DD 3 (or they will be by the time we go).

weve got a suv booked through alamo with sat nav to help with getting around. we also have bought the 14 day disney ultimate ticket. We hope to do a day at seaworld and a daytrip to clearwater apart from that we will just be doing parks, mainly stuff aimed at the age group of our girls. Have a few 'must see's' at MK in mind but flexible otherwise.

hope you can help

thanks

:) :thumbsup

[Don]

Hi. Would love help as this is our first visit. Going 11th October 2008 for 2 weeks staying at Wilderness Lodge hotel. Party consists of 2 adults and 2 children (13 and 10). Have bought Disney ultimate tickets, Universal (7 day return) and Seaworld(One day). We are not renting a car. Would like to include a character breakfast and awould appreciate advice on other restaurants we need to book! Would also like to surprise family with something special (possibly a limo ride to a restaurant or a cruise to see the fireworks) but would appreciate your opinion on these.
Thanks, Don.

P.s. tried for character meal at Chef Mickey but none available for the 2 weeks we are there!

[s8wrd]

We are a family of four, first timers who travel next May for 2 weeks and are completely lost as to what to do , my 2 sons are aged 12 & 8 when we travel, and are tending to side with the universal side of things. We're staying on I-drive with access to a car , we're thinking along the lines of the Orlando Flex Ticket (maybe not Busch Gardens) and 3 or 4 days in Disney , the kids are keen on Water Parks and we'd like some family entertainment in the nights , squeezing in the odd bit of shopping.

Is it too much to do the 2 parks in your opinion ??

Thanks for your help it'll be much appreciated!!

[zedgemrob]

Hi
I would love if you were able to put together a rough guide for me please!
We are first timers, me, DH, DD1 (17), DD2 (11) & DS (8, nearly 9!) travelling out Sat 14th Feb next year, arrive 5pm-ish leaving Sat 28th 7pm-ish
I have already booked 14 day WDW ultimate tickets, 14 day Orlando Flextickets and booked DC for Thurs 26th - I thought it would be a lovely finale as the kids know nothing about it! I'd also like to visit Busch Gardens (inc in the DC ticket)
I have a feeling I will try to cram too much in as I am SO excited about this for the kids and don't know if/when we'll be back again - we do have a hire car and we all prefer to be busy but wouldn't mind a coupla lazy (ish!) days and a shopping trip or 2!
Any help much appreciated thanks!
x

[Bigkitty266]

Is it too soon for an itinery for us ?? we travel 13th - 27th april and wanted an itinery before i buy tickets then i know which tickets to get (is this normal or do i get them first :confused2 )

[Teddywee]

Hi, I could do with some help too please, I've spend the last two days trying to plan an itinerary and its not going to good :erm:
We are going on November 22nd, flying home on Dec 6th, me, dh, and 4 kids are going, two boys 9 and 7, two girls 5 and 2 years old, we are staying in a villa and have hired a car for the duration.
The only thing I have booked so far is the Mickey Christmas party on Dec 4th. We would not be into scary rides at all, my boys are car fanatics, when we go to fairgrounds at home the only thing the are interested in is the bumping cars!! We are going to book Bibbity bobbidy boutique for our older dd, we want to do some shopping, go to Sea World and Busch Gardens. I would really appreciate your help, thanks a million :thumbs-up

[sharlu]

Hi

I would appreciate some help. There are 4 of us DH,DD 8, DS 12 and me. I am proposing to book a 7 day disney ultimate. Have already purchased MNSSHP for 28th Oct and ADR at Grand Floridian on our first morning 19th Oct. Want to spend most of our time in Disney and Seaworld. Need plenty of down time. Would like to see the drive thro at Kissamme and outta magic show on Int Drive. Would also like to spend some time at Polynasian resort and buffet at Wilderness.
We are leaving here on 18th October for two weeks - any help appreciated as I want to do lots of things but am getting in a tiz trying to get it all down on paper. Oh and we propose to hire a car for the duration

Thanks in advance of any help you can give me.

[Lispen]

Hi Kirst :wave:
We go in 5 days!!!
Land at 5.10pm 22/9 Get flight home 2.45pm 6/10
Could really do with your help! There are 10 of us going to Florida, 6 adults ages 66,64,40,40,39,38 and 4 kids ages 13,11,10,8(all boys) We have rented 2 villas AOA and 2 7 seater cars, we have 14 day disney ultimate tickets and 14 day Orlando flex ticket plus. One of the kids has a birthday on the 23rd Sept (we arrive in Florida on 22nd) and we have a wedding to go to on the 25th Sept. The kids want to do the water parks and we also want to see fireworks etc in the evenings, also 2 shopping days. Not bothered about eating in the parks, we will probably have breakfast at Golden Corral etc and evening meals in the villa or one of the many restaurants in the area. Really appreciate this Kirst, Thanks in advance

Lisa :wavey:

[aitch]

Hi we are going for Chritmas this year !

Group is 4 adults 4 kids (6,5,3 and 1)
Have own transport
Going for 2 weeks from 17 Dec

any help and advice would be great - what is the best thing ti do / see on Christmas Day and what about eating - any recommendations

Thanks

Aitch

[lorb]

I would love some help. Myself & boyfriend (both 35) and our 3 year-old daughter are going on 23rd September (a bit short notice, I know). Myself and bf were there 5 years ago so this will be a different sort of holiday for us!

Need to go to Magic Kingdom and Universal/IOA (obviously). Would possibly like to go to Seaworld if we have enough money (long story short, booked originally with TCD, had to re-book at last minute at a cost of £2500). We now have approx $3500 to spend. No tickets booked for anywhere now either.

We arrive at Orlando International at approx 7.30 pm and have about a 40 minute drive to our condo.

Going self-catering (Tuscana, just off J58 of I-4) and driving. We are not averse to travelling to go anywhere and are looking for cheap(ish) alternatives.

Would be most grateful for anything you can suggest. I will understand if it's too short notice however. :thumbs-up

[Lispen]

Kirsty :wave:
Just to say we have received our itinerary from Kirsty and it is fantastic!
So anyone who has asked Kirsty for help making the most of the magic in Orlando you will be pleasantly surprised. It has taken a lot of pressure off me and I am more than happy :d:
Thanks again Kirsty, you are a star!! :spin:

Lisax

[rian217]

Hi Kirsty, :wave:
Just to let you know that we have bought the 14 day ultimate tickets and one day Seaworld tickets. Any other tickets we need we'll get there I think. We probably won't do any water parks, and have a car from 15th Oct to last day (dropping it at airport).
:spin: :spin: :spin:

[kirst_al UK]

Hi everyone...

I just wanted to post to tell everyone that i haven't forgotten about any of you :wave: honest !!

As you can probably imagine i have itineraries coming out of my..... ears lets say so i'm going to have to put a limit on how long i need to prepare them...

I ask if your departure is less than 2 weeks away then i can't promise anything however i would advise you to email me and i will see what i can do. If i can help i will do but please take my head into consideration - i think its going to blow :d: !! I have everyones username, departure day, accomodation, special requests etc on a spreadsheet and am working down it as i've said previously in departure date order....i've just finished traceyandlukes with mikeh23 next in line.

Thanks to those who have replied who i've done an itinerary for - for those who i do prepare an itinerary for in the future a little message with your thoughts (before and/or after your trip) good or bad would be very much appreciated....

:wavey:

[trendy wendy]

Get in touch...i am more than happy to help... :wavey: !!

EDIT - thought i'd add onto this a little....

Just a few things i need to know before i start your itinerary...who, what, where and how....?

1. Who's going?
2. What tickets do you plan to buy/have already bought?
3. Where are you staying?
4. How do you plan to get around, car, public transport etc and how long are you going for?

If you already have an itinerary you want me to look over then do let me know...it will save me starting from scratch if you already have something in the pipeline....

Please be patient and bare with me - i am doing them in date order so no squabbling :d:...

:wavey:

I'd love an one please. There are 4 adults, one 19 year old, 1 16 year old and 1 9 year old. We have got the 5 park flexi tickets and 4 days at disney. We are staying at the Rodeway inn on I drive. We will use the shuttle bus from the hotel to some of the parks and the rest will be public transport. We are going for 2 weeks. Can't wait to SHOP SHOP SHOP! :spin:

Thanks

Wendy :wavey:

[Neil Jones]

Hi Kirsty

Would love some help with planning, details are as follows:-

21st Oct 2008 (Arrive 6.30pm)
4th Nov 2008 (Departure 5pm)

Hire car 2 weeks MCO airport

2 adults and 2 teens (14 and 12)

14 day 14 Day Ultimate Ticket
14 Day - FlexTicket PLUS 2008 with Aquatica and Bush Gardens
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Booked 31st October

Accommodation: Clarion Hotel at Universal Orlando Int Drive

We all LOVE the parks rides big thrill seekers

Any help would be greatly appricated.

Many thanks

[Cazgal]

Count me in too please !!!

Would be great if you could help me with my plan.

There are three of us off to sunny (hopefully) Orlando on Saturday 28th March - April 18th March.

Our flight arrives quite late on the Saturday so not sure if we willbe up too much on the Sunday !

DH - aged (cough) 43, me aged 36 and DD aged 8

We are staying off site at a villa on HighGrove and will have a car.

Would love to include a few character breakfasts (DD is not into the Disney Princesses anymore but loves Mickey, Pluto and Eeyore)!
Also some nice dinner shows/character dinners or evenings out without breaking the bank !

She also does not really "do" coasters as such but loves animals - Seaworld and AK !!! - and all things Disney - especially shopping for their cuddly teds !

We are going to buy a Disney 21 day ultimate ticket, DC swim with dolphins, Seaworld and Aquatica 14 day tickets (attached to Dc tickets).
We are not intending to buy tickets for US or IoA.

We would like a few days at the beach (Clearwater) and have thought the busy Easter weekend might be good for this !

DH wants to go to SKC for a day.

I am really looking forward to the Fireworks and night time shows especially Fantasmic.

DD really likes swimming and the "pool" as weel as the parks (have a feeling the pool will be the highlight of her hols) !

I know the April hours haven't been released yet - but if you could add me to you list Iwould be eternally grateful :)

Thanks !!

Carolyne x

[Sarah A]

Hi Please if you have time can I have one too :grin:

Husband
Me
DD1-10
DD2- 8

Staying at WDW Dolphin / Swan Hotel
Depart 12.45pm on 23rd Oct and Return evening of 6th Nov 08.

No Car.
1st visit to USA
Got 14 day Ultimate tickets
MNSSHP booked for 28 oct 08 Tickets received
Would like to fit in seaworld will get tickets once out there.
Would like to do the water park (can't remember which one) before it closes on the sunday. can do the other one later in the week.
Would like to fit in shopping (Tiffanys if poss).
Would like to know if can get to a walmart for a few supplies.
Thank you in advance I hope you can help I have started one but only done 2 days :spin:

[kirst_al UK]

:wavey:

Right, just wanted to say that every one above this post waiting for an itinerary is on my 'to-do' list....everyone that posts below here are going to have to get in touch through email/PM to see what i can do :( (sorry :blush:) !

I've got so many request in all honestly i'm doing nothing but itineries each and every day which, please don't get me wrong, i LOVE doing aswell as hearing peoples comments about them and making folk happy however i'm getting soooo many i'm finding hard to make time and many of the people above have been waiting a while :blush: - its just not fair.

I hope you all understand....and i apologise to you all but i assure you i will ensure everyones request is fulfilled up to tthis is my next post...

By the way - i'm on with highlanders and caz's as we speak (departure days 5 & 6 october respectively)...


:wavey:

[Don]

Please do not feel obliged to make up an iternary for me. You deserve some time to yourself!!!!!!! :d:

[alixjones69]

:spin: :d: Hi - you're help would be most appreciated. We are travelling 4 feb 09 for 2 wks. we are a party of 4 adults (Me (39), hubby (43), My mum (67) and dad (67) + 3 kids - Rhia (16), Meg (12) And Dryw (7) (a boy!). Me, hubby and kids will be doing own thing meetin up with my parents as and when.
Its our first trip. We have 14 days flext tickets, 14 days disney ticekts. discovery cover on 14 feb incl 7 days busch gardens tickets. I would be soooo grateful if you could plan us an itinterary as i am clueless????!
if you need any more info please email me.
Thanks for all your help.
Alix x :wave:

[soooexcited!]

Hi would love an itinerary.Six of us go on 8th Nov 08 for 2 wks flying virgin staying at Calabay parc in a villa.4 adults and 9yr old and 5yr old. for 4 of us its our first trip. Already got 7 day premium tickets seaworld and discovery cove. Three of us doing discovery cove booked for 19th Nov. We have all decided to try one day in the parks and one day off to pace ourselves. Not doing universal this time as dont feel we can fit it in. 2 of the party will be visiting relatives for the day and one member wants to go diving for the day.We have a hire car in with the package.Many thanks for any help

[Keownys]

Hi we would love your help with our itinerary. There are 4 of us, me, hubby DD 11 & DD 7. We are staying in a villa on the Vizkay, davenport and have hired a car. We arrive 15th Dec around 19.30. And leave Dec 29th 18.10.
We have Discovery cove booked for the 20th, with this we got Bush Gardens, Aquatica & Sea world.
Havn't purchased any other tickets as yet, we have done a 1st draft and would appreciate it if you would have a look and make any suggestions.
Tue 16th Aquatica (depends on weather)
Wed 17th Magic Kingdom
Thur 18th Shopping/ Epcot evening
Fri 19th Seaworld
Sat 20th DC
Sun 21st MGM studios
Mon 22nd Bush Gardens
Tue 23rd Shopping / rest
Wed 24th Magic kingdom (evening)
Thur 25th Nice xmas meal (any reccomendations)
Fri 26th IOA
Sat 27th Universal
Sun 28th Wet n Wild
Mon 29th Leave 18.10 not sure how to kill the hours..
Your help on what type of tickets to buy would also be appreciated.
Thankyou so much
Forgot to mention we would love to take the kids to MVMCP. Do you know where i get the tickets from ??

[kirst_al UK]

Please see post #74 before anymore replies are posted....

keownys, sooexcited and alix - you are the final 3 posters i plan to do an itinerary for - anyone else who requires my help please PM/email.

Thanks for everyones help, patience and well wishes - i'm go glad i've found something i am good at and love doing...i don't plan to stop anytime soon i assure you....

:wavey:

[soulman]

any help would be great first timers going on 13th june 2009for 2weeks buying 14 day ultimate for disney daughters birthday on 15th heading for MK and DC the weekend in between so any thing you can come up with would help :d: :wave:

[highlander]

Hi All
I asked Kirsty to have alook at the itinerary I had made up myself. We are 1st timers in Florida and I wasn't really sure how much or little to put in but Kirsty gave me some great suggestions for things I had overlooked. Kirsty provides a great service and invaluable advice.

[jud2905]

HI Neil

we are going to Orlando the same dates as you but 2009 and it will be our first trip. can you send me a copy of the itinerary Kirsty does for you as this will be the first time we have visited and want to make the most of it as with 4 kids it will be a long while before we can afford to go again!!

Jud

[kirst_al UK]

HI Neil

we are going to Orlando the same dates as you but 2009 and it will be our first trip. can you send me a copy of the itinerary Kirsty does for you as this will be the first time we have visited and want to make the most of it as with 4 kids it will be a long while before we can afford to go again!!

Jud

Hi jud

just to let you know that each and every itinerary i've done is unique to those who i've done it for - i can guarantee each and every one is different - with all due respect getting a copy of someone elses wouldn't help you a great deal (if anything in fact). I hope you understand.

Drop me an email and i'll see what i can do -kirsty1704@hotmail.com

I do them so people can get the most out of their holiday so i will say that you've come to the right person :grin:

:wavey:

[rian217]

I can definitely confirm that Kirsty's itinerary's are very personalised to individual requirements. I got mine today and am very impressed with the detail in it, and now can't wait to get there!

Thank you so much kirsty..........you're a star! :thumb: :spin:

[sjnolloth]

Hi Kirsty,
Just a quickie,Hows our itinerary coming on?
Not long now.
Also do you send to my email registered on here??
steve

[kirst_al UK]

bump....

:wave:

[rian217]

Got back on Sunday after an amazing holiday, and can thoroughly recommend Kirsty's itineraries - it was so helpful and manageable. We swapped a couple of the days around but it worked really well for us. Thanks so much! :)

[kirst_al UK]

Aww thats great to hear - you would not believe how many people don't come back on thedibb to share there experiences not only with regards to the itinerary but they whole florida/orlando experience - i check when people are due home and their previous posts and i honestly must've only seen a handful of posts/threads from those who've recently returned...

Glad it helped though rian and thanks very much for the feedback - its much appreciated...will be looking out for your trip report !!

:wavey: